EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Pendant “Zink alloy pendant” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01168/22
Summary
The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90%). Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, possibly harming kidneys and bones and causing cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Pendant
- Name / model
- Zink alloy pendant · style6
- Category
- Jewellery
- Pendant in the shape of a four-leaves clover.
What is the risk?
- The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90%). Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, possibly harming kidneys and bones and causing cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/07/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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